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A method used by the indigenous people is strictly not allowed to be done (near close-by surroundings) by the Invironmetals and the National Guards, but there is nothing that will stop them from practicing their custom because this is the only way by which they will always earn their living.......and survive !!!!!
There is a special plant within the jungle that contains a substance that is specifically used for poisoning fishes which is something very useful to the Indians in general.
It is used in such a way that the root of this vine is dugged out of the ground,chopped into junks and tied into bundles.Then it is later pounded and dipped into the river; the fishes go drinking this milky substance and get poisoned ( but not all fishes die, some escape into fresh water and survive) .Then the dying fishes are inturn fished out of the water with a net, prepared and smoked over low fire.With this sort of technology,the product can last for several months.
This poison does no harm in the way it is bieng used here (above) but if swallowed directly,it may cause very strong effects such as headaches,vomiting,cramps and diarrea.

Day 2 - Araima-tepü - Port.Cuyuni - Jungle Camp.by a 4x4 to the river then by boat down river and walking into the tropical rain forest. Overnigh stying in Hammocs. (B/L/D)

Day 3 - Camp - The Fishing. leaving campsite in search for the best point of the river for dipping the poison. Overnigh stying in Hammocs. (B/L/D)

Day 4 - Gold / Jungle Exploration - Return. the early part of the day is spent in a gold
prospect and later,learning about some of the medicinal plants found in the region,then we return.
Busride back to Santa Elena or Ciudad Bolivar. (B/-/-)

THINGS TO BRING ALONG
Sleeping bag and short and long sleeve shirts,short and long trousers, a change of clothing for the night, swimming gears, Insect repelents, sun / rain protection, Cap / hat / socks / water bottle, sunglasses, flashlights, purifying / chlorine tablets, enough of films and batteries

RATE
PER PERSON NETTO
: 270-us$
ADDITIONAL DAY 50,-us$
For a group of min. 4 pers. if less - on
request

Jungle
Trek El Dorado Rio Yuruan

6 days / 5 nights

Come join us, walk the tropical rain forest and:

* Go fishing for cat and dracula fish.
* See tarantulas,aligators,baboons and more.
* Hear the cries of the howling monkeys.
* Observe parrots,macaws and pirranahs
* Drink cachire (indigenous beer) in an indian village.
* Learn about the herbal and medical plants and the tricks of the jungle living from Knowledgeable guides
.
Day - 1 Our trip begins with a five hour boat ride up the Yuruan river, situated North of the El Dorado town.As we travel,you are introduced to the wonderful plant and animallife of the region.Camp is built on the Turumban beach.In the evening we go fishing and later the night, we observe alligators and tarantulas. Overnight stay in hammocks. (-/L/D)

Day - 2 We continue up river making short stops along the way for swimming and trekking. Eventually we arrive to an Indian settlement where we experience the fantastic feeling of friendliness by drinking cachire and eating cassava bread dipped into a fiery pepper sauce loaded with termites.Later the day day we cross the meeting of two rivers where the seperation looks similar of that to a map. Camp is built at the mouth of the rivers where we enjoy a short night because our sleep is often broken at approximately three in the morning by the cries of the howling monkeys in the near by surroundings. Overnight stay in hammocks. (B/L/D)

Day - 3 Up river the following day, we observe wildlife such as parrots,maccaws,king-fishers,hummingbirds,vultures,eagles,tapirs and monkeys.We do alot of fishing during our spare time.Once at the Paravan waterfalls,55 meters high, camp is set up and the night is spent. Overnight stay in hammocks. (B/L/D)

Day - 4 A complete day is dedicated for a walk into the jungle where our guide gives you a drink of pure water from a vine cut opened.He shares his his extensive knowledge of the medicinal plants.You can also enjoy a soothing massage from the tumbling water of a small fall,seated within a natural swimming pool beneath.A cave located under water is visited,this being our last excursion for the day. Overnight stay in hammocks. (B/L/D)

Day - 5 We take the same route to go back down river admiring some of the tepuys found in that part of the area. Overnight stay in hammocks. (B/L/D)

Day - 6 We say good bye to the boat crew and in this way ending our tour
in El Dorado. (B/-/-)

WILDLIFE VENEZUELA TOURS strives to make each trip it organizes
a unique and fulfilling experience for all involved. We
are proud of our country's unique natural wonder and firmly
believe that carefully planned adventure travel can
contribute to the conservation of our natural areas

WILDLIFE VENEZUELA TOURS strives to make each trip it organizes
a unique and fulfilling experience for all involved. We
are proud of our country's unique natural wonder and firmly
believe that carefully planned adventure travel can
contribute to the conservation of our natural areas

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